What is the role of calcium ions in the process of neurotransmitter release?

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What is the role of calcium ions in the process of neurotransmitter release?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Ca2+ influx triggers vesicle exocytosis, releasing neurotransmitters. It doesn’t inhibit or bind postsynaptically.

Question 2 of 5

The majority of CSF is absorbed into the bloodstream through the:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Arachnoid villi absorb CSF into venous blood. Choroid plexuses produce, ependymal cells line, sinuses receive.

Question 3 of 5

The corticospinal tract is an example of a:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The corticospinal tract is a projection tract, sending motor signals from cortex to spinal cord.

Question 4 of 5

The primary somatosensory cortex, responsible for processing tactile information such as touch and pressure, is located in the:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The primary somatosensory cortex (postcentral gyrus) in the parietal lobe processes touch.

Question 5 of 5

The hypothalamus plays a crucial role in:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The hypothalamus regulates homeostasis (temperature, hunger, thirst).

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